[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 39 (Thursday, March 11, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E405]
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                    HONORING GLORIA B. CORLEY-MCKOY

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 11, 1999

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Gloria B. Corley-McKoy 
for her exemplary community service and contribution to the Brooklyn 
Community.
  Ms. Corley-McKoy has lived in the Brooklyn Community of East New York 
for the past 35 years. She was employed as a drug counselor by the 
Board of Education for 22 years and currently works as a community and 
project liaison for the AFSCME-AFL-CIO.
  Although retired from her position at the Board of Education, Ms. 
Corley-McKoy continues her tireless advocacy on behalf of the children 
of New York. She currently serves as President of the Community School 
Board and President of the Boulevard Houses Tenant Association, a 
position she uses to advocate for improving the lives of children in 
the community.
  Ms. Corely-McKoy is married to Jeffrey McKoy. She is a product of the 
New York Public School System. Her late son, Edward, was a graduate of 
Community School District 19. Ms. Corley-McKoy comes from a loving 
family of eight sisters and 2 brothers. One of her sisters, Priscilla 
A. Wooten, serves on the City Council and Ms. Corley-McKoy played an 
instrumental role in her sister's election while serving as campaign 
manager.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a considerable honor for me to speak about one of 
our community's most cherished leaders. I have known Gloria for several 
years, and I can think of no better role model for the community. 
America should be aware of the tireless, unselfish work of community 
leaders like Gloria B. Corley-McKoy.

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